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Will the boycott of Eurovision have any impact?

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2026, 7:18 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The decision by five nations to boycott the song contest comes amid Israel's genocide in Gaza.

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Will the boycott of Eurovision have any impact?

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